{"id":5354,"date":"2023-02-01T09:59:42","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T09:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/?p=5354"},"modified":"2023-02-01T12:21:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T12:21:04","slug":"when-can-i-change-my-babys-earrings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/when-can-i-change-my-babys-earrings\/","title":{"rendered":"When Can I Change My Baby\u2019s Earrings After Piercing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve had your baby\u2019s ear pierced<\/a>, and everything went well. Congratulations! Now, you\u2019re excited to start your baby on a collection of cute earrings you\u2019ve been stacking up. Maybe you\u2019re even thinking of matching with them, but you\u2019re wondering, \u201cwhen can I change my baby\u2019s earrings?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we share the recommended timeline and a step-by-step guide on changing baby earrings safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When can I change my baby\u2019s earrings? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The earliest you should change your baby\u2019s earrings is at least six weeks after the piercing<\/strong>. Lobe piercings typically heal completely in that time, making it safe to change them. However, if it doesn\u2019t look like the piercing is healed, you can leave the starter earrings in longer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first few months after changing your baby\u2019s earrings, ensure the piercings aren\u2019t left without earrings for more than a day to prevent them from closing up. While you\u2019re at it, avoid using earrings made of nickel since they\u2019re likely to cause allergic reactions. Instead, use earrings made with hypoallergenic materials <\/strong>like 18K and 14K gold, stainless steel, and titanium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before changing the earrings, maintain proper aftercare practices to prevent infections or irritations that could prolong the healing period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens if you change your baby\u2019s earrings too soon?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Changing your baby\u2019s earrings too soon can cause irritation and infection as the wound is still fresh. The piercings may close up if you leave them without earrings for a few minutes. This is because the body will recognize the hole as a wound and regenerate tissue to close it up as part of the healing process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to change baby earrings safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Changing your baby\u2019s earrings is a simple process. The most challenging part will be getting your baby to stay still. You may want to try it when your baby is sound asleep. Here\u2019s how to safely change your baby\u2019s earrings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Soap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Saline<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Q-tips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Wash your hands with soap and water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Dry your hands so that the earrings don\u2019t feel slippery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Grasp the front and back parts of the earring and pull them away from each other. Unscrew the earring back if it\u2019s a screw back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Clean the piercing hole with a q-tip soaked with saline to remove the crusties. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Insert suitable earrings into the holes immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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